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The Roon Labs Nucleus One Music Server is a dedicated music server optimized for the Roon software ecosystem. It supports libraries up to 10,000 albums (100,000 tracks) and can stream to up to 6 simultaneous audio zones. It features 2 USB Type A ports and HDMI for stereo and multi-channel audio output, along with Gigabit Ethernet LAN for network connectivity. The device supports all DSP functions available in the PCM domain, with some limitations on DSD, upsampling, or multichannel processing. Storage options include an internal 2.5" SATA SSD or HDD (up to 15mm height, drive not included) and 2 external USB drives up to USB 3.0 speeds. Control is available via Roon Remote apps on iOS and Android, and it integrates with control systems like Roon API, Crestron, and Control4. The unit measures 9.5" x 2.5" x 9.5" and weighs approximately 4 lbs 3 oz. It comes with a 19V, 60W AC power supply and is finished in black plastic. The Nucleus One is guaranteed against manufacturing defects for two years.
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The closest alternatives on specs, description and the systems they turn up in, with the specs they share set side by side.
The sonicTransporter i5 (Gen 3)'s weight is 1 kg (2 lbs) against the Nucleus One's 1.905 kg (4 lbs), its height 35 mm against 64 mm, and its width 209 mm against 241 mm. Both share dsd support (None).
The VAULT 2's weight is 1.8 kg (4 lbs) against the Nucleus One's 1.905 kg (4 lbs), its height 90 mm against 64 mm, its width 220 mm against 241 mm, and its depth 192 mm against 241 mm.
The NODE N130's weight is 1.11 kg (2 lbs) against the Nucleus One's 1.905 kg (4 lbs), its height 46 mm against 64 mm, and its width 220 mm against 241 mm. Both share dsd support (None).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The B3's weight is 2.5 kg (6 lbs) against the Nucleus One's 1.905 kg (4 lbs), its depth 240 mm against 241 mm, its height 73 mm against 64 mm, and its width 330 mm against 241 mm.
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